Jami looked around at the large complex before her, the windows and doors littered with posters and advertisements of the people Joe knew as co-workers. She simply knew them as larger than life and a little intimidating.

Joe led the way down a couple hallways before entering a large area that opened up, revealing people milling about. Joe grabbed her hand, giving it a small squeeze and offering her a small smile before pushing forward and moving towards a group of guys in front of him.

"Hey, my brothers!" Joe exclaimed, slapping one man on the back.

The man turned and looked at Joe, before giving off a huge smile and embracing him. Jami was a little taken aback by the gesture, but smiled at the moment the two were sharing.

"Jami!" she heard to her side, turning slowly before realizing it was AJ. She smiled, knowing she at least knew someone and that provided her with a small amount of comfort.

"Come give ole Uncle Al a hug?" AJ said, embracing her.

"It's nice to see a face I know." Jami said. "I thought you would be home with April and the kids?"

"I'll be leaving after the show tonight. I have the next week off, but I had to be here tonight, so I caught a red-eye out last night." AJ explained.

"Jami…" Joe said, bringing her attention back to him. "This is one of my best friends, Dean. Well, John, but we call him Dean."

"Jami…" Dean exclaimed before wrapping her in a huge hug. "I've heard so much about you!"

"You have?" she asked, taken aback by his reaction.

"Well, yeah. Old Joe can't stop talking about this chick named Jami…" he said, rolling his eyes. "I had to stop calling him for like, a week solid because that's all he talked about."

Jami stole a look at Joe and smiled, seeing the redness in his cheeks. She nudged his side and smiled bigger, Joe giving her his own playful look.

"Yeah, yeah. Well, now you've met, and you must know…" he said, turning his full attention to her. "…you can't believe a word this man says. Well, besides the fact that I did kinda go on and on about you."

"I'll keep that in mind." Jami smirked, giving a wink in Dean's direction.

"I'm gonna show her around a little bit before we head out for the show." Joe said, grabbing Jami's hand.

"I'll have Ape get ahold of you sometime in the morning." AJ said, giving Jami a hug. "But, do us a favor. The kids are good, so have fun."

"I will and thank you both so much." Jami replied.

"No problem, kid." he said, giving her a wink before turning his attention to Joe. "Joe, good seein' ya, bro. Dean, I'll catch ya out there."

Everyone said their goodbyes before Joe led the way, showing Jami the different areas set up backstage. He showed her catering and where different locker room and private dressing rooms were. He introduced her to several people, all of which she found a little overwhelming, but this world was exciting to say the least.

Joe checked his watch and realized the show would be starting soon, so he led her throw a few more hallways and a large side entryway to where the building seemed to open even further, only to showcase the biggest part of the actual arena itself; the area where the fans would be in just under an hour. He found their seats and turned in her direction, finally realizing they had a moment of quiet before undoubtedly it got much, much louder.

"So, what do you think?" he asked.

"This is all…. very overwhelming, but exciting." she replied, looking upward and behind her at the rows and rows of seating. "And this place will be filled for the show?"

"It's a sellout." he answered, following her gaze and smiling at the amazement she displayed across her features.

"So…" she said, finally turning her attention back to him, their eyes locking. "…how are you feeling?"

"I can tell I've been out of commission for a little while." he answered honestly. "But I sort of expected this. I feel good, just a little tired from the travel and all."

"Are you gonna be okay for the entire week?" she asked, concern etched on her face.

"If I see that it's a little more than I can handle, I'll definitely take it easy. I don't want to push too much and ruin any progress I have made or halt my comeback any longer." he answered.

"How would… you know this work.. between you… and me and you being on the road?" she found herself asking yet stuttering over her own words.

He looked intently into her eyes, finding the concern and worry that suddenly filled the deep brown orbs that stared back at him. His next words he wanted to come with as much reassurance as possible, yet he hoped she would be understanding, too. He hadn't given the road life and his current situation with Jami much thought. Probably because with his hiatus, his road life was nonexistent. However, he knew it would be a subject that would be brought up eventually.

"We will navigate through this and take it day by day. It's gonna be an adjustment, I know. I don't want to sound like I'm pushing this subject off, because I'm not. I'm more than happy to talk about this anytime. I just want to enjoy this time with you that I have right now." he answered, hoping against all hope it would ease any fears she may have.

"Okay." she answered simply as she leaned forward and brushed her lips lightly against his. "Let's enjoy this… and us."

Joe gave her a smile before claiming her lips and pulling her against him.